Veterinary Extern - Emergency

Route 66 Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Center

Job Description

Route 66 Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Center in the trendy Nob Hill area of scenic Albuquerque, New Mexico, is excited to open our doors and share our knowledge with veterinary student externs. Our externs benefit from direct mentorship and case involvement and grow their emergency and general veterinary skills.

Program Overview:

Our externship program is open to third- and fourth-year veterinary students in two- to eight-week blocks, depending on school requirements and schedule. We will work with you to devise a shift schedule that works best for everyone.

You will shadow senior clinicians, take patient histories, provide input in case management decisions, assist with or perform surgical procedures, and attend patient and didactic rounds. Most importantly, you will gain a better understanding of the busy ER life. 

Why choose Route 66 Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Center?

Our team culture separates us from other area facilities. We strive to support our clients, patients, and staff like family members, and we value every person’s contribution to ensure we all work in a learning- and growth-focused environment. Our facility has Ligasure, ultrasound, endoscopy, and the capability to perform orthopedic and soft tissue surgeries. 

Albuquerque is a great place to visit, live, and work! Our Rocky Mountains location affords us four seasons and plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities, including hiking, mountain biking, camping, and skiing. You will enjoy native historical and cultural attractions, shopping, beer tours, and a one-of-a-kind elevated tramway tour over the desert.

Sound like the perfect setting for learning? Apply now to learn real-world emergency case management and surgical skills by our close-knit, experienced team!

Route 66 Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Center are designed for 3rd and 4th year students.




 

NVA Compassion-First is now Ethos Veterinary Health

We are excited to announce Ethos Veterinary Health as our new name. Ethos is the new, industry-leading community of legacy Ethos Veterinary Health, Compassion-First Pet Hospitals, SAGE Veterinary Centers, and legacy NVA Specialty and Emergency hospitals. This powerful new community brings together a dynamic network of ~145 hospitals, an unmatched team of experts, cutting-edge technology, and an unwavering commitment to the advancement of the animal health profession and better patient outcomes.

Our commitments to the industry, the profession, our teammates, and our patients, will not change, and in fact will be stronger than ever, as we forge new ground as this new dynamic community.

Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees.  The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process.  For positions based in Colorado, EVH provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
 
Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.